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I’d been wanting to make this for awhile, but because of the unseasonably warm temperatures and melting snow we had over Christmas, I had to wait. Sure enough we had quite a few big snowfalls last week and we were good to go in the snow department. You want to do this right after a nice big snowfall so you have lots of fresh, white, fluffy snow to choose from. Don’t use the dirty yellow stuff! Cam absolutely loved this and cried for more when he was done his bowl. I even tried it, and although not the same consistency as ice cream, it does taste just like vanilla ice cream. I was actually surprised with how tasty it was. If you live somewhere with lots of snow, you should definitely try this with the kiddos. Here’s how you make it:

In a large bowl filled with fresh snow, mix in the sugar and vanilla. Add a cup of milk and stir completely. Add more milk as necessary to get to your desired consistency. Divide into bowls and eat immediately. Sprinkles are optional, but necessary with my kids!

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29 thoughts on “snow ice cream”

We love snow ice cream! My dad always made us wait till after the first snow of the year – he said the first one kind of “washes” the pollution out of the air, so it isn’t very tasty, but after that, it’s all good!

Lila – if you notice that my daughter’s mouth is open almost all the time she’s smiling, it’s because she’s really laughing. I’m always acting silly behind the camera and she must think I’m a fool! She can’t help but to look and laugh.

Thanks for reminding me how to make this! I remember making it as a kid but didn’t remember the exact ingrediants. I love the addition or sprinkles! I will have to remember to bring vanilla and sugar on our next snow trip! http://sustainable-family.blogspot.com

Jill, I LOVE this and all your fabulous kid’s craft ideas! Found you via Red Ted Art. If you’d be interested in being a creative guest on UCreate with Kids, shoot me an email, because we’d love to have you! Thanks!

Wow, I am not form the US and I asked my husband the other day: “how come we don’t pick up some snow and put some flavor on it, or lime and salt like we do in Guatemala to shave ice and eat it, wouldn’t that be tasty?” he thought it was a good idea but then we forgot. Now I will try it for sure, to bad I read this after we had smashed and played in the fresh snow from last night! Next one, thank you!!! your post are always so cool!! I love what you do with the veggies also, I need to feed my kiddos some more of those in the creative ways you do yours~

I hopped on over here from Little Learners Lounge (she linked to your post here) This looks yummy. I would have to wait now til we get some fresh snow as I know the dog from down the street was running through yesterday (speaking of making sure not to use the yellow snow) I think the girls would enjoy this, thanks for sharing.

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Hi! My name is Jill. I'm married to a wonderful man, James, and we have 2 fantastic children - Kirsten and Camden. I love crafting with my kiddos, creating super fun lunches for them in the kitchen and taking pictures of them. This blog is a place for me to share all these things. I hope you enjoy!